--%>

Problem on equilibrium constant

Ethanol is manufactured from carbon monoxide and hydrogen at 600 K and 20 bars according to the reaction

2 C0(g) + 4 H2(g) ↔ C2H5OH(g) + H2O (g)

The feed stream contains 60 mol% H2, 20 mol% CO and 20 mol% inerts.

a) Using only the data presented below, calculate the equilibrium constant Kf at 600 K.

b) Calculate the maximum conversion of carbon monoxide that can be attained in the reactor using

i) the ideal gas model, and
ii) the Lewis-Randall's approximation.

Data:

1970_equilibrium constant.jpg

   Related Questions in Chemistry

  • Q : What is Henry law constant and its

    1. The units of Henry Law constant are same as those of pressure, i.e. torr or h bar. 2. Different gases have dissimilar values of Henry law constant. The values of KH for some gases in water are given in tabl

  • Q : Help 1) Chromium(III) hydroxide is

    1) Chromium(III) hydroxide is highly insoluble in distilled water but dissolves readily in either acidic or basic solution. Briefly explain why the compound can dissolve in acidic or in basic but not in neutral solution. Write appropriate equations to support your answer. 2) Explain how dissolving t

  • Q : Mole fraction in vapours Choose the

    Choose the right answer from following. If two substances A and B have P0A P0B= 1:2 and have mole fraction in solution 1 : 2 then mole fraction of A in vapours: (a) 0.33 (b) 0.25 (c) 0.52 (d) 0.2

  • Q : Molarity of sodium hydroxide Can

    Can someone please help me in getting through this problem. Determine the molarity of a solution having 5g of sodium hydroxide in 250ml  solution is: (i) 0.5  (ii) 1.0  (iii) 2.0   (d) 0.1Answer: The right answer i

  • Q : Problem on making solution Select the

    Select the right answer of the question. The weight of H2C2O42H2O required to prepare 500ml of 0.2N solution is : (a) 126g (b) 12.6g (c) 63g (d) 6.3g

  • Q : Problem on Neutralization What weight

    What weight of hydrated oxalic acid should be added for complete neutralisation of 100 ml of 0.2N - NaOH solution? (a) 0.45 g  (b)0.90 g  (c) 1.08 g  (d) 1.26 g      Answer

  • Q : Molecular crystals Among the below

    Among the below shown which crystal will be soft and have low melting point: (a) Covalent  (b) Ionic  (c) Metallic  (d) MolecularAnswer: (d) Molecular crystals are soft and have low melting point.

  • Q : What is protein in Chemistry Illustrate

    Illustrate what is protein in Chemistry?

  • Q : Dissolving Group IV Carbonate Explain

    Explain how dissolving the Group IV carbonate precipitate with 6M CH3COOH, followed by the addition of extra acetic acid.

  • Q : Question based on maximum vapour

    Provide solution of this question. Which has maximum vapour pressure: (a) HI (b) HBr (c) HCl (d) HF